to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
to go astray; to become corrupt; to go bad
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
at the very least; at the very most; as a bare minimum; minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.)
ignoring; disregarding; taking no notice of; refusing to comment on; turning a deaf ear to
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
to detain; to take into custody
stamp (postage); merchandise certificate
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
nutriment; wholesome; savoriness; savouriness; rich food; nourishment
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
even if ...; even supposing that ...
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
groundless rumor (rumour)
secretly (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); in secret; from the sidelines; at a distance
isolation; being alone; being friendless
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
prudence; discretion; thought
lock; padlock; tablet; lozenge; pill
to go on a fool's errand; to go in vain
criminal; lawbreaker; wrongdoer; offender
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
one's physical safety; personal security
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)